The woman replied, "Let's discuss it once we reach somewhere safe."
Seeing the doubt on everyone's faces, the woman smiled. "Are you afraid I'm leading you into a trap? Then I'll go in first." With that, she slipped through the hidden door ahead of them.
Yang Guo thought that, given the current situation, the Mongol Empire had no need to go to such lengths to set a trap for them. Besides, the pursuers were close behind. He followed her in, secretly gathering his focus and staying on guard. If she showed the slightest sign of anything suspicious, he would immediately strike and subdue her.
Zhou Botong and the others followed closely behind. Li Mochou hesitated briefly, then entered as well.
After closing the hidden door, the mysterious woman found several rocks and piled them against it, completely sealing off the entrance.
Yang Guo and the others hurried forward. "What are you doing?!" At the same time, they were secretly alarmed. Though she was a woman, she moved those enormous stones as effortlessly as though they weighed nothing. Her cultivation was undoubtedly among the finest in the world. Their group was either injured or exhausted, all at the end of their strength. If a fight truly broke out, they might not have the advantage.
The mysterious woman answered, "I'm sealing this place off, of course, so the pursuers won't discover it. I don't want to invite trouble by saving you either. Follow me." She then continued leading the way.
The group was full of doubts, but they could only follow behind her while remaining alert. After winding through countless twists and turns, they finally climbed out through a well. Once outside, they found themselves in the courtyard of a large residence.
Another woman was waiting beside the well. She appeared younger